Pharmacy Blog

Choosing a career path can feel like a massive decision, especially when you’re driven to make a real difference. Kristen MacKinnon’s journey into pharmacy shows how personal experiences can shape our career choices and lead to a fulfilling and impactful profession.

Here are three...

Becoming a pharmacist lets you make a significant impact on patient care and offers you the chance to own your own business. Lila Sukkar, a Pharmacy Manager and Shoppers Drug Mart owner, exemplifies resilience, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Discovering a Passion for Pharmacy

Lila’s...

Sometimes, the path to a fulfilling career takes unexpected turns. Meet Tanya, a biochemistry student turned pharmacist, who fell in love with a career that allowed her to connect deeply with others.

From Biochemistry to Pharmacy

Tanya began her academic journey studying biochemistry. However,...

"I didn't know I could care so much about people I just met," shares Andrew Haydar, a first-year student in Dalhousie University's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. 

His journey is a powerful testament to students' transformative experiences in this demanding and rewarding...

Choosing a career that makes a difference can be challenging. For Sarah Lutes, a Pharmacy Manager in Clinical Services, personal experience illuminated her path.

“I never considered pharmacy as a career. I didn't fully know what pharmacists did.

But once I realized this was exactly what I...

Are you considering a career in pharmacy in the Maritimes? Meet Laura DeMerchant, a Community Pharmacist, who shares her inspiring journey from a pharmacy student to a practicing pharmacist. Learn how Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program can prepare you for a...

Choosing a career path can feel like a massive decision, especially when you’re driven to make a real difference. Ronald Watema-Lord's journey into pharmacy shows how personal experiences can shape our career choices. 

Ronald was drawn to health care from a young age when he started...

Are you ready to turn your passion for helping others into a great career? Dalhousie University’s PharmD program isn’t just about textbooks and tests—it’s your gateway to becoming a hero in your community. Imagine a career where every day you make a real...

Becoming a pharmacist requires more than just dedication and hard work; it's about embracing a passion to impact lives positively. Madi Slack, a student in her second year of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Dalhousie University, shares her journey into the dynamic world of pharmacy,...